Welcome to the GAMA Cultural Board, a proud custodian of Indian culture, literature, and traditions in the UAE since 2008. Our mission is to preserve and perpetuate the vibrant heritage of the Indian community, bringing together people through art, music, and cultural celebrations. Over the years, we have emerged as a pillar of support for the Indian diaspora, fostering a sense of identity and pride in our shared roots.
A Legacy of Cultural Enrichment
Since its inception, the GAMA Cultural Board has been dedicated to creating meaningful cultural connections through extraordinary events. From large-scale celebrations like Stars Cricket, Nachore Nacho and Dilse Dubai, to hosting regular cultural gatherings at Mytri Farm, Ajman, collaborating Indian and UAE cultures
Our flagship event, the GAMA Awards, is a groundbreaking annual awards ceremony celebrating excellence in Indian cinema and music. As the first-ever Indian music awards held outside India, the GAMA Awards have become a hallmark of cultural legacy in the Gulf region.
GAMA Awards: The Pinnacle of Artistic Excellence
The GAMA Awards recognize the finest Artists,Directors,Producers,musicians, singers, lyricists covering 24 crafts in the Indian film industry through a unique blend of jury committee selections and online voting. Each year, we present awards across various categories, including a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for legendary contributions to the industry.
The GAMA Awards are known for their glamorous red-carpet welcome, offering a star-studded experience featuring 80-90 celebrities and a live audience of 10,000+ attendees. The event showcases breathtaking performances by leading music directors, singers, lyricists, comedians, and dancers, along with surprise appearances by Indian film stars.
Milestones and Iconic Moments
GAMA has celebrated many memorable achievements in its journey, including:
- Honouring legends like Sri Bapu Garu , Sri K. Viswanath Garu (, and Sri Krishnam Raju Garu in previous Editions with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
- GAMA Edition 3, where India’s iconic movie Bahubali received the Movie of the Decade Award, with stars Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah, and the film’s producers gracing the event.
- GAMA Edition 4 celebrated the monumental success of India’s iconic movie RRR, awarding it the Movie of the Decade, Staring Ram Charan, NTR Jr., Alia Bhatt with the film’s producer DVV Danayya gracing the event to receive the accolade.